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Make Money Online By Learning These 10 Skills

By Jessica Foster / Last updated: November 3, 2018 / Blogging, Goal Setting, How To, Make Money, Social Media

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Want to make money online - and perhaps even scale it up to a full-time business over time? Then you may want to learn one or more of these 10 skills to start making money from your laptop.There are tons of resources on how to make money online, but what many of them fail to touch on are the solid skills you need to make it happen!

Though making money online doesn’t have to be rocket science, your success and scale can greatly depend on what skills you bring to the virtual table.

So, what skills can you use to help you make money online?

We are addressing the top 10 in this post – so keep reading!

 

1) Blogging

 
One of the best skills to have as you enter the freelance or entrepreneur world is honing in on your writing skills.

Having a blog to share your knowledge is a great way to build trust in your expertise and brand, and attract potential clients. You can even use your blog as a source of income through affiliate marketing or sponsorships.

>Having great writing skills can be super beneficial no matter what industry you are in!

 

2) Networking

 
Being able to connect with people can be a difficult skill to learn but highly worth it!

To really start making money online, you will likely have to tap into your network and start brushing shoulders with other people in your industry. Your network can then turn into a resource for referrals, speaking engagements, and other opportunities!

If the idea of networking makes you nervous, feel free to check out our post on how to get over your fear of networking.

 

3) Branding

 
Freelancers and business owners are learning more and more about the importance of having a personal brand.

Not only does having a personal brand help you stand out from the brunch, but branding is a highly marketable skill to have! After all, having a personal brand makes it easier for potential clients to connect with you – which is something worth paying for!

 

4) Website Design and Development

 
In this day and age, it seems as though every freelancer and entrepreneur has a website.

Know what that means? It means there is a demand for people that know how to build them!

If learning website design and development interests you, it is definitely a great skill to have! You can easily make a couple thousand dollars per money as a website developer!

 

5) Video

 
Do you have a knack for speaking on video? If so, you could be making money with YouTube!

With the right topics and message, you can grow a YouTube account and really start making good money online! The key is staying consistent with high-quality videos. You can then start making money through YouTube ads, sponsorships, and more!

 

6) Social Media Growth

 
Whether you use it for your business – or hope to become a social media manager to other businesses – social media growth skills are super valuable to have!

You can grow your social media accounts to start generating more business, drive traffic to your site, and even attract brand collaborations.

Or, you can become a social media manager and attract high-paying clients who need your help!

 

7) Consulting

 
Already have expertise in something but want to know how to make money with it?

Why not become a consultant?

You can then sell your knowledge online to businesses that need it most – no matter where you are in the world! Over time, you can gather reviews from past clients and really scale up your business!

 

8) Personal Development

 
If you have a strong desire to help others, growing your skills in personal development can make a huge impact!

You can coach others on how to improve their lives and even offer courses in topics like relationships, life, money, and more!

Then, you can choose work on a one-on-one basis, with a class, or solely as a teacher of your course. There many ways to make money with this niche!

 

9) Digital Marketing Strategy

 
If you have a mind for marketing, people will be willing to pay you big money to help them online!

Business owners and freelancers often to turn to digital marketers to help them get more clients. With this skill, you can start offering paid services such as Facebook ad management, writing email campaigns, and more!

The best part is that the more results you get for your clients, the more potential you have for raising your prices. Sweet!

 

10) Money Management

 
Great money management is a useful skill whether you are hoping to make money online – or are just trying to keep track of your personal finances.

Many people need help in this department, so with experience in money management, you can start offering this as a paid service.

Clients will be happen if you help them save money and make good investments. Over time, you can build up that rapport and raise your prices down the road.

 
 
What skill do YOU hope to master to start making money online?
 
 

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Jessica Foster

Jessica Foster is the Founder at TrueToast Magazine - an online platform for millennial entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals. By day, she is a copywriter and online strategist at Keys&Copy. She lives in the very beautiful and very hipster Seattle, Washington.
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  1. JoeHx says

    I’m always working on my networking skill. In fact, it’s become my goto answer for the classic “what is your weakness” interview question.

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